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Who is an Associate Solution Architect?
An Associate Solution Architect is a customer or Anaplan employee who is a certified model builder and wants to gain more knowledge in the Anaplan Ecosystem but is not heavily involved in end-to-end project implementations.
IMPORTANT: You need to request to be enrolled in the Associate Solution Architect Certification learning plan from the Academy Team via Academy.
Prerequisites to Become an Associate Solution Architect
Course Requirements
Make sure that you've completed and passed:
- Level 1 Model Building
- Level 2 Model Building
- Associate Model Builder Certification Exam
- The Anaplan Way
- Level 3 Model Building
Account (Log-in) Requirements:
Make sure that you have the following accounts ready:
- Anaplan Academy account
- Webassessor account
- Credly account
Note: Please make sure that your Webassessor and Credly accounts are the same as your Anaplan Academy account. If you have different email addresses, please reach out to certification@anaplan.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much is the exam fee?
- The price for the exam is $150 USD plus applicable local taxes that allows for two attempts. Subsequent attempts will be priced at $100 USD plus applicable local tax.
2. What should I expect in terms of the number of questions, time limit, and overall structure of the exam?
- The exam is timed and will take 90 minutes to complete.
- The exam is made up of 60 multiple choice questions that focus on the principles of modeling, platform capabilities, data integration, and implementation best practices. For more information, you may visit the Study Guide and Practice Questions section.
- The passing score is 75% or 45 out of 60 questions.
- IMPORTANT: Please plan for testing of the proctoring system at the beginning of the online exam. This may take up to 15 minutes.
3. What happens if I fail the exam?
- You can take the exam up to six times in two years. Every retake requires payment (the exam fee plus local tax). Please note that there is a two-week waiting period between each failed exam attempt.
- The questions on the exam are randomly generated from a bank of questions, so each time you take the exam you may have a different experience. Some of the questions might the same, but the exam retake will not be identical.
4. Is the exam taken online? Is there an option for an in-person exam taking?
- You may choose an online proctored test or take it in one of the testing centers near you once you register in Webassessor.
5. Who do I reach out to for questions?
- For any questions related to Associate Solution Architect Certification, please reach out to academy@anaplan.com.
Exam Process Overview
Part 1: Unlocking the Exam
Part 2: Registering for the Exam
